De Leon Parking Meter Row Sparks Letters to Mayor
Editor and mayoral dispute over parking meters in De Leon Texas includes a public notice about April 1961 election and a hostile open letter from A J Stricklin Jr alleging local growers felt harmed by meters. The exchange questions off street market space, funding, and community loyalty. A lengthy rebuttal from the editor accuses rivals of radicalism and urges calm until the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon
W. B. Nowlin
City of
Texas
Mr. Nowlin
Futhermore
Archietown
State Highway Department
A. J. Stricklin, Jr
A.J
Recreation Workshop Leads Home Demonstration Group
On July 18 and 19 Comanche residents attended a Tarleton campus recreation workshop led by Ruth K Stringer and Lucille Moore. Thirty five Home Demonstration club members along with 4H leaders from ten counties trained to plan and lead club and community recreation activities. Visiting in Lubbock Beth Steward, daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Steward, is staying with Mr and Mrs Bob Stephens this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Caraway
Angus Dickson Jr
Ruth K. Stringer
Comanche
M. L. Emert
Beattie
Robert Hodges
de Leon
Tarleton
Lucille Moore
Agricultural Extension Service
College Station
Brown
Eastland
Hamilton
Erath
Bosque
Hill
Somerville
Lubbock
Beth Steward
Willis Steward
Bob Stephens
Art Classes Start at Comanche Public Library
Classes in still life and sketching began Monday at the Comanche Public Library with instructor Mrs. Charles W. Gray. The local artist, active in Central Texas circles, is assisted by Mrs. Ben Sudderth and Mrs. Shirley Tackette and will run through August. In related news, C. J. Duey has been elected principal of Goldthwaite High School, succeeding David J. Williams, and holds a bachelor and a master from Southwest Texas State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Public Library
Charles W. Gray
Gray
Central Texas
Ben Sudderth
Shirley Tackette
C. J. Duey
Liberty Hill
Goldthwaite High School
Duey
David J. Williams
Southwest Texas State College
San Marcos
Sheriff Auction Notice in Comanche County Texas
The sheriff of Comanche County Texas will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in September 1960 at the Courthouse in Comanche between 2 and 4 PM the real estate of defendants in a delinquent tax suit. Property described as Lot 16, Block 664, John Duncan Survey, within Comanche city limits. Proceeds cover judgment and costs with two year redemption rights and other tax obligations. Belve Bean, Sheriff, by M T Fox, Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesne
Comanche
Comanere
Lela Norrid Cutter
W. Roe
Derwased
Fator Eeil
Attium
Cuimanche County
Sherif
Comanche County
Teer
John Duncan
Texas
Camanche
Teasd
Wile
Belve Bean
M. T. Fox
Gospel Meeting at Downing Church of Christ
A gospel meeting began Sunday July 24 at the Downing Church of Christ with Moore Eubank delivering the sermons. The event is scheduled to conclude Sunday night July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing Church of Christ
Moore Eubank
Card of Thanks for Langley family members and helpers
The Langley family expresses gratitude to Bro Norton Haynes and Todd and all friends for visits during the death of Mr and Mrs Nolan Langley and their son. They thank Tom Fagan and singers, the ladies with food, neighbor Mrs Poiston, Frank Beaty, Mrs Wilson and Bro Dutton for their kindness. Gerald Langley and Mrs Langley also convey thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Norton
Haynes Amd
Todd
Nolan Langley
Tom Fagan
Mrs. Poiston
Frank Beaty
Wilson
Bro
Dutton
Gerald Langley
Langley
Dallas Weekend Visit By Louder Dunn Family
Mr and Mrs Carroll Louder and their daughter Sheriyn spent a weekend in Dallas visiting their son in law Billy Frank Dunn and daughter. The trip highlighted family gatherings and shared time in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carroll Loudermilk
Sheriyn
Dallas
and Daugter
Billy Frank Dunn
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Sudan
Milo
ORN
New Goldthwaite
Castle Ellis Insurance
West Central Phone 357
Downing
Ladora
Beauty Shop
Bill Williams
Harry Stovey
Tole
Wife
Prop
Westinghouse
Hathcock’s
N. Austin
Swift’s Fertilizers
J.D. Center's
Doris’ Beauty
Doris Wilson
N. Cole St
Stephenville Savings & Loan Association
Stephenville, Texas
Nelson
East
Walcott AV
MR. and
Mrs. Earl Nelson
Dean
Doan
Woodlawn
Stephenville
Cactus
E. Central Ave
J. F. Hallmark
James Slider
Optometrist
Higginbotham
HOPE
William T. Calhoun
N. Houston St
Comanche, Texas
Dead Animal Service
Free
Willie Lane
W. Paine Comanche
International Exterminator Corporation
Blackwood - Mims Clinic & Hospital
Post Office
W. D. Blackwood
D.O
Roy D. Mims
R.R. Com. Bates
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